Embracing AI without killing the restaurant budget

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Leaders from Five Guys, BurgerFi, Papa Johns and Primanti Bros. shared how their brands are embracing AI without breaking the bank in a Fast Casual Executive…

White Castle offers stuffing recipe made with its sliders

November 20, 2023

White Castle is giving out its Original Slider Stuffing recipe just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to a press release.

Webinar to explore multi-unit franchising

November 20, 2023

The upcoming webinar, "Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Operator," scheduled for Dec. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST, promises to be a…

Chick-fil-A tests drone delivery

November 20, 2023

One Florida Chick-fil-A location is offering to deliver orders by drone, according to a New York Post report.

Little Caesars tops crust with Crazy Bread topping

November 20, 2023

Little Caesars is reintroducing its Stuffed Crust pizza — but this time the brand is touting its Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza. The pizza has the stuffed crust…

How to tell the difference between loyalty programs and offers (and why it matters)

by MaryBeth Maskovas — Founder, Principal Analytics Consultant, Insight Lime Analytics

Offers and rewards have two distinct purposes for QSR brands, and it's important to consider the differences and ensure that you're creating programs that…

Radar delivering full-stack geofencing, mapping functionalities

November 20, 2023

Radar, a provider of geofencing, has unveiled Radar Maps Platform, featuring vector base maps as well as a suite of geocoding, search and routing APIs…

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes

Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.

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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.

Donatos Pizza inks deals for Louisville, Orlando

November 17, 2023

Donatos Pizza has announced two development deals for Louisville, Kentucky and Orlando, Florida, according to a press release.

Taco John's opens Nebraska unit after large-scale remodel

November 17, 2023

Taco John's has reopened a restaurant in Beatrice, Nebraska, after a large-scale remodel, according to a press release.

Checkers & Rally's adds 2 to leadership team

November 16, 2023

Checkers & Rally's has hired Michael Blair as CFO and Scott Johnson as CMO, according to a press release.

Papa Johns, Donna Kelce team up for bundle offering

November 16, 2023

Donna Kelce, mother to NFL football players, has created a Papa Johns bundle deal that celebrates both her sons — Travis Kelce with the Kansas City Chiefs and…

Papa Johns senior VP of development talks growth, sales increases

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Papa Johns new store openings have been the best the brand has experienced in the past five years. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the company's new SVP of…

Subway appoints Jeff Shepherd as CFO

November 15, 2023

Subway has named Jeff Shepherd as the brand's CFO. Shepherd reports to CEO John Chidsey and will oversee the brand's global finance organization. He succeeds…

Gen Z sipping on craft beverages, less alcohol

November 15, 2023

Gen Z, which is made up of people between the ages of 11 and 26, is the largest and most diverse generation with a spending power of $360 billion and craves…

Smalls Sliders inks 5-unit deal for West Texas

November 15, 2023

Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with ARJH Encore LP LLC for five restaurants — dubbed "cans"— in West Texas. The deal marks the brand's fourth agreement…

Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook

Watch as we dive into visitation patterns to see which chains are staying ahead, and which strategies will drive success during the holiday season and into…

Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza…

Popeyes offers digital loyalty program for Canadian fans

November 14, 2023

Popeyes has launched a digital loyalty program, Popeyes Rewards, for its Canadian fans.